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1989 MD Helicopters 500ETurbine Helicopter • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This 1989 McDonnell Douglas 500E turbine helicopter presents a well-maintained airframe with 2,750 total hours and is currently based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aircraft received a fresh paint job in June 2025 and features a corporate-style interior with seating for four, bubble windows, and dual controls. Power comes from a C20B engine (2,750 hours since new) with an upgraded C20R to C20B conversion, showing 4,500 hours remaining on the impeller life and 701 hours remaining until the next FCU 20R overhaul. The helicopter is equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank and carries new tail rotor blades, with all main rotor blades overhauled by...

Year
1989
Make
MD Helicopters
Series
500E
Model
500E

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Specifications

Category
Turbine Helicopter
Intended Use
Business
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,750 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,750 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete Logs

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 393

Comms

KY 196 Alpha - KY radio

ADS-B Out

GX327 - Transponder

EMS/EIS

Artificial Horizon

Additional Equipment

Dual Controls

LED Lights

All LED lights

Exterior Paint

New paint job in June 2025

ELT

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2025
Paint Year
2025
Interior Notes
Corporate configuration with bubble windows
Exterior Notes
New paint job in June 2025

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Turbine
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
C20 B

Asking Price

$1,300,000

Aircraft Location

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 20, 2025: $1,300,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jun 20, 2025

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$1,300,000